7-letter words containing p, t, c
- dectape — (hardware, storage) A reel of magnetic tape about 4 inches in diameter and one inch wide. Unlike today's macrotapes, microtape drivers allowed random access to the data, and therefore could be used to support file systems and even for swapping (this was generally done purely for hack value, as they were far too slow for practical use). DECtape was a variant on LINCtape. In their heyday DECtapes were used in pretty much the same ways one would now use a floppy disk: as a small, portable way to save and transport files and programs.
- depicts — Third-person singular simple present indicative form of depict.
- despect — Contempt.
- diptych — a hinged two-leaved tablet used in ancient times for writing on with a stylus.
- discept — To debate; to discuss.
- doctype — (computing) A directive that associates an SGML or XML document (such as a webpage) with a Document Type Definition, potentially affecting how it is parsed and rendered.
- ecotope — Ecological habitat on the scale of individual organisms sharing space. Many ecotopes together, either adjacent or overlapping, make up an eco-region or larger unit.
- ecotype — a subspecies or race that is especially adapted to a particular set of environmental conditions.
- ectopia — the usually congenital displacement of an organ or part.
- ectopic — occurring in an abnormal position or place; displaced.
- ectropy — (thermodynamics) The overall increase in the organization of a system.
- ectypal — a reproduction; copy (opposed to prototype).
- encrypt — Convert (information or data) into a cipher or code, especially to prevent unauthorized access.
- entopic — (medical) in the usual place, referring to medical or anatomical objects.
- epicist — one who writes epic poems
- excepts — Third-person singular simple present indicative form of except.
- excerpt — A short extract from a film, broadcast, or piece of music or writing.
- expects — Third-person singular simple present indicative form of expect.
- giltcup — a buttercup
- glyptic — of or relating to carving or engraving on gems or the like.
- haptics — Usually, haptics. Digital Technology. a vibration or other tactile sensation received from a computer or electronic device: You can save power by adjusting the haptics and brightness of your phone. an input or output device that senses the body's movements by means of physical contact with the user: joysticks and other haptics.
- hepatic — of or relating to the liver.
- hepcats — Plural form of hepcat.
- hot cap — a plastic or paper bag or small tentlike structure placed over plants in early spring to protect them from frost.
- impacts — Plural form of impact.
- incipit — the introductory words or opening phrases in the text of a medieval manuscript or an early printed book.
- inspect — to look carefully at or over; view closely and critically: to inspect every part of the motor.
- jackpot — the chief prize or the cumulative stakes in a game or contest, as in bingo, a quiz contest, or a slot machine.
- jetpack — a jet-powered backpack used by astronauts to move around in space away from a spacecraft.
- jumpcut — Alternative spelling of jump cut.
- ketchup — a condiment consisting of puréed tomatoes, onions, vinegar, sugar, spices, etc.
- lickpot — The forefinger.
- matchup — a pairing or combining; linkage: a match-up of federal funds with state aid.
- metopic — of or relating to the forehead; frontal.
- nepotic — patronage bestowed or favoritism shown on the basis of family relationship, as in business and politics: She was accused of nepotism when she made her nephew an officer of the firm.
- nitpick — to be excessively concerned with or critical of inconsequential details.
- nutpick — a thin, sharp-pointed table implement or device for removing the edible kernels from nuts.
- occiput — the back part of the head or skull.
- octapla — a written work that contains eight different variants or interpretations
- octapus — Misspelling of octopus.
- octopic — Of or pertaining to octopuses.
- octopod — any eight-armed cephalopod mollusk of the order or suborder Octopoda, including the octopuses and paper nautiluses.
- octopus — any octopod of the genus Octopus, having a soft, oval body and eight sucker-bearing arms, living mostly at the bottom of the sea.
- octuple — eightfold; eight times as great.
- octuply — in an octuple or eightfold manner
- opacity — the state or quality of being opaque.
- ophitic — a diabase in which elongate crystals of plagioclase are embedded in pyroxene.
- opiatic — of, relating to, or resembling opiates.
- optical — of, relating to, or applying optics or the principles of optics.
- outcrop — Geology. a cropping out, as of a stratum or vein at the surface of the earth. the exposed portion of such a stratum or vein.